the ripple, the wave that carried me home
Playing at People's Light Theater through March 24th
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Playing at People's Light Theater through March 24th
Chester County was an important stop for freedom seekers on their way north. The Longwood Progressive Meeting became a beacon to reformers throughout the United States for movements such as the abolition of slavery, women’s rights and temperance. Visitor’s and speakers to the meeting house included Frederick Douglass. Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth and more. Today, the building houses the Brandywine Valley Tourism Information Center and tours of the Kennett Underground Railroad history begin at this site.
The dates for our tours are listed below. They are all on the third Sunday of the month. Tours will depart from the Brandywine Valley Tourist Information Center (see map above for directions) at 1:00 pm. The tours last approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The cost of the tour…
This fun, educational and free event will be in the 200 Block of Bridge Street which will be closed for pedestrians and vendors. Juneteenth National Freedom Day illuminates the fact that slaves celebrated the abolishment of slavery with excitement and great joy. It is a reminder…
To commemorate Juneteenth across our region, Voices Underground is proud to present Frederick Douglass Jazz Works—a discussion and jazz performance comprised of vocalist and composer Ruth Naomi Floyd’s original compositions paired with words from Douglass’s speeches and…
This exhibition is a dynamic retrospective of Frank Stewart’s photography that centers on his sensitive and spontaneous approach to portraying world cultures and Black life in many forms—including music, art, travel, food, and dance. His work over the years captured intimate and…